Sunflower
SunFlower LLC is a small U.S. commercial solar installer (11–50 employees) that deploys Enphase Energy's GaN-powered commercial microinverters for new builds and repowering projects, serving commercial and institutional customers such as universities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersGiv'atayim, Israel
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Sunflower does
SunFlower LLC is a small U.S. commercial solar installation services company operating with 11–50 employees, specializing in deploying Enphase Energy commercial microinverter systems for new commercial solar projects and repowering of existing arrays. Its customer base is horizontal, serving commercial businesses and institutions that need reliable solar power conversion on three-phase 480Y/277V grids — including ground-mount arrays, building installations, and upgrade/repowering work. A disclosed reference project is a 988-kW ground-mount array upgrade for Furman University in the education sector.
The company's underlying technology is not its own: it integrates and installs Enphase Energy's IQ9N-3P and IQ8P-3P microinverters, which are Enphase's first GaN (gallium nitride)-powered commercial microinverters, delivering 97.5% CEC weighted efficiency and qualifying projects for domestic content bonus tax credits under Buy America Act standards. Sunflower's value proposition is therefore primarily execution — being an active, qualified installer capable of deploying this hardware category correctly — rather than IP ownership.
Revenue mechanics are professional services: Sunflower is paid for installation labor and project delivery rather than for hardware resale or recurring software fees. GTM is enterprise field sales, with direct engagement of commercial customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held and operates in the United States. Note: the firmographics block contains inconsistent data (a public Israeli listing on TLV, founding in 1995, and multi-trillion-dollar revenue figures) that conflicts dimensionally with the 11–50 employee U.S. installer profile described in the detailed data and appears to refer to a different entity or to corrupted/misattributed financial fields.
Sunflower firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sunflower
- Legal name
- SunFlower LLC
- Website
- https://sunflower-sit.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SunFlower LLC is a small U.S. commercial solar installer (11–50 employees) that deploys Enphase Energy's GaN-powered commercial microinverters for new builds and repowering projects, serving commercial and institutional customers such as universities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sunflower industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Solar Installation Services
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Asphalt Paving & Roofing Materials (2950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
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Where Sunflower is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Giv'atayim
- HQ country
- Israel
- HQ region
- Middle East
Markets served
Sunflower business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Solar Installation Services: Revenue generated from installing commercial solar microinverter systems for commercial customers, including ground-mount arrays and repowering projects
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Sunflower product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SunFlower LLC is a commercial solar installation contractor that deploys Enphase Energy commercial microinverters (IQ9N-3P and IQ8P-3P) for businesses, institutions, and repowering projects. The company performs ground-mount array builds and commercial solar deployments, including a documented 988-kW ground-mount array upgrade for Furman University. Services are delivered as direct installation projects targeting commercial customers in the United States.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Commercial Solar Installation Services
- Ground-Mount Solar Array Installation
- Solar Repowering Services
Companies that use Sunflower
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Sunflower technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Sunflower partnerships and signals
Strategic signalRecent moves3 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Sunflower competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar installer that has expanded into commercial and battery solutions. Comparable as a scaled solar installer with overlapping technology partners, though weighted toward residential.
- Mortenson Construction: Large U.S. EPC contractor with a substantial utility-scale and commercial solar construction practice. Overlaps with Sunflower on commercial solar EPC but operates at significantly larger project scale.
- Tesla Energy (Solar): Tesla's solar business (formerly SolarCity) offers commercial and industrial solar installations at scale. Comparable as a commercial solar installer with proprietary inverter/PV technology but a vastly larger footprint.
- SunPower: Established U.S. solar installer and equipment provider with significant commercial and residential installation operations. Overlaps with Sunflower on commercial solar EPC but at much greater scale and with proprietary panel technology.
Others
- Enphase Energy: Manufacturer of the IQ9N-3P and IQ8P-3P microinverters that Sunflower installs. Not a direct competitor but the key technology partner whose product roadmap and channel strategy materially shape Sunflower's offering.
Direct peers
- Detail Solar: Solar installer also named alongside Sunflower as an active Enphase commercial microinverter deployment partner. Comparable as a similarly sized installer focused on residential-to-commercial Enphase-based projects.
- Momentum Solar: U.S. residential and light-commercial solar installer operating a direct-sales model. Comparable as a similarly sized regional installer using mainstream inverter technology for distributed solar projects.
- Wulfekuhle Electric: Regional U.S. commercial solar installer cited in the same Enphase commercial microinverter deployment announcement as Sunflower. Directly comparable in business model (commercial solar EPC, Enphase-based technology) and customer type.
Regional players
- Trinity Solar: Northeast U.S.-focused residential and commercial solar installer. Comparable as a privately held, regionally focused installer competing for similar customer segments in distributed solar.
Emerging players
- AP Solar Group: Mid-sized commercial and industrial solar EPC firm serving U.S. customers. Comparable to Sunflower in targeting commercial-scale projects while still building regional presence.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights4 records
Customer concentration
Sunflower social profiles
Digital presenceSunflower financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Sunflower leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Sunflower funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sunflower M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sunflower
What does Sunflower do?
SunFlower LLC is a commercial solar installation contractor that deploys Enphase Energy commercial microinverters (IQ9N-3P and IQ8P-3P) for businesses, institutions, and repowering projects. The company performs ground-mount array builds and commercial solar deployments, including a documented 988-kW ground-mount array upgrade for Furman University. Services are delivered as direct installation projects targeting commercial customers in the United States.
Is Sunflower a public or private company?
Sunflower is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Sunflower founded?
Sunflower was founded in 1995. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Sunflower based?
Sunflower is headquartered in Giv'atayim, Israel, in the Middle East region.
How does Sunflower make money?
One revenue line is on record: solar Installation Services.
Who are Sunflower's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sunrun, Mortenson Construction, Tesla Energy (Solar) and SunPower. Enphase Energy is listed as an others. Direct peers are Detail Solar, Momentum Solar and Wulfekuhle Electric. Trinity Solar is listed as a regional player. AP Solar Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Sunflower have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sunflower.
What industry is Sunflower in?
Sunflower's product category is Commercial Solar Installation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 2950.